Garrett Children's Center
EPA ID: MD0110227 · 45 people served · 1 ZIP code
Garrett Children's Center carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 45 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2023) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Garrett Children's Center Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Garrett Children's Center serves a community with a median household income of $51,667 and an estimated 1,846 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 39% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Garrett Children's Center's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
About 1% of homes in Allegany County, Maryland rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Garrett Children's Center (EPA ID: MD0110227) is a community water system in Maryland that serves approximately 45 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 21539 in Lonaconing.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 21539 — Lonaconing
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Garrett Children's Center (MD0110227) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garrett Children's Center water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Garrett Children's Center has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Garrett Children's Center serve?
Garrett Children's Center serves approximately 45 people across 1 ZIP code in Maryland.
Where does Garrett Children's Center get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.